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少
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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 少
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 多少 | duō shǎo | number; amount |
| 少 | shǎo | few; less |
| 减少 | jiǎn shǎo | to lessen; to decrease; to reduce; to lower |
| 缺少 | quē shǎo | lack; shortage of |
| 至少 | zhì shǎo | at least; (to say the) least |
| 青少年 | qīng shào nián | adolescent; youth |
| 不少 | bù shǎo | many; a lot |
| 少年 | shào nián | early youth; youngster |
FAQ
How many strokes does 少 have?
少 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 少?
The pinyin for 少 is shǎo. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄕㄠˇ.
What does 少 mean in Chinese?
少 means: few; less. It appears in common words such as 多少、少、减少.